MALNUTRITION

This study tests whether using digital tools to improve nutrition support can reduce malnutrition in cancer patients. About 130 adults with gynecologic, colorectal, or lymphoma cancers will receive enhanced nutritional guidance during treatment. The goal is to help patients compl…

This study compares two weight-loss surgeries—standard duodenal switch and a newer version called SADI—in 56 adults with severe obesity (BMI over 45). Researchers track weight loss, health problems like diabetes and high blood pressure, and risks like malnutrition. The goal is to…

This study looks at four new ready-to-drink nutritional supplements for adults who are malnourished or at risk. About 100 participants will take one of the supplements daily for 28 days alongside their usual diet. Researchers will track how much they drink, how well they tolerate…

This study looks at whether giving extra nutrition through a vein during dialysis (called IDPN) helps kidney patients maintain muscle mass and improve their quality of life. About 166 adults on long-term dialysis will receive IDPN or standard care. The main goal is to see if it p…

This study looks at how well people with swallowing problems tolerate and accept a new ready-to-drink nutritional shake. About 40 adults who need extra calories from a thick drink will try it for up to 4 weeks. Researchers will track stomach comfort, how much they drink, and over…

This study looks at whether teaching mothers about nutritious local foods can prevent malnutrition in children with sickle cell disease (SCD) in northern Nigeria. Researchers will enroll 148 children aged 6 to 18 months and compare their growth and diet to those receiving standar…

This study looks at how the bacteria living in a mother's gut during pregnancy, along with her nutrition, can affect her baby's growth and health. Researchers are following 800 young pregnant women (28 and under) in Toronto and their babies for a year after birth. They collect st…

This study follows 70 healthy infants in rural Pakistan from birth to age two. Researchers will regularly analyze their gut bacteria to see how diet and health affect microbiome development. The goal is to understand why some children become malnourished or overweight, even after…

This study looks at how to best identify malnutrition in people with chronic kidney disease who are on hemodialysis. Researchers will test different ways to define malnutrition and see which methods best predict declines in quality of life, muscle strength, and survival. About 69…

This study looks at how giving extra amino acids affects protein balance in critically ill patients who are on breathing machines. Researchers will measure protein breakdown and building in the body using special tracers. The goal is to learn more about metabolism, not to provide…

This study follows 1,800 adults with chronic kidney disease (not on dialysis) to see how nutrition and lifestyle affect their health over time. Researchers will track heart health, bone health, thinking skills, and daily function using hospital records and a mobile app. The goal …

This study aimed to see if a 6-month nutrition plan could improve weight and strength in malnourished older adults compared to standard hospital care. It was designed for people aged 65 and older in Italian hospitals. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any particip…